old valentines
when did valentines start?
In the 3rd century
in what century did Valentines become romanticised?
14th century
What is the most popular valentines chocolate brand?
lindt
name one of two listed traditional gifts
stuffed animal and/or flowers
what was valentines celebrated for?
for the coming of spring
what century did handwritten messages become popular?
14th century
The most popular valentines cards?
Any card with hearts
what is the preferred gift on valentines?
Something handmade
What did they do at the celebrations?
celebrated fertile rituals and the pairing off of women to men
what was the name if the valentine poem that made valentines how it is today?
A valentine
The profession that gets the most valentines?
Teachers
why is the rose a traditional flower on valentines?
It is believed by the Western culture that roses were made my the goddess of love
what was the original name for valentines?
Lupercalia
Why did it become romanticised?
A poet wrote a romantic poem about valentines
name one of two countries that don't celebrate Valentines
Pakistan and/or Indonesia
why are chocolates traditional gift?
Chocolate is said to contain a substance that inflames desire
In what century did Valentines day become Valentines day?
5th century
what was the poets name?
Geoffrey Chaucer
name one of two popular flowers (not roses)
Lilies and or Carnations
why are valentine cards a big tradition?
They let you know that someone was thinking about you